Pauline Phillips (aka Abigail Van Buren as “Dear Abby”) once wrote, “If you can’t be beautiful (or handsome), be well groomed, tastefully attired, conscious of your posture, and keep a smile on your face. Be clean in body and mind. If you’re not a ‘brain,’ try harder.
If you’re not a great athlete, be a good sport. Try to be a standout in something. If you can’t dance or sing, learn to play an instrument. (Chicago Tribune, 17 March 1991)
Of course, Pauline - Abby - was talking about being socially popular, but her words fit here because being successful, exercising descipline, reaching our own goals, is socially acceptable and is the best popularity. We attract success as we become more and more successful.
“If you’re not a great athlete, be a good sport.” What great advice from Dear Abby. What are you good at?
